The iSchool Student Research Journal proudly announces the publication of Volume 15, Issue 1, spotlighting critical issues in librarianship and emerging global trends in library and information science.

And the Test of Resilience Continues

In the editor-in-chief’s editorial, Pearl Kim reflects on the pressures facing LIS professionals amid national unrest and steadfast censorship, calling for sustained commitment to equity and professional resilience.

Faculty Spotlight With Professor Ferretti: Q&A on Critical Librarianship

A featured Q&A with Professor Jennifer Ferretti delves into critical librarianship, emphasizing the role of social justice, community-centered practice, and non-neutrality in library ethics and pedagogy.

International Perspectives on Research Data Management Services

Chris Reynolds and Kayla Richards offer a comprehensive literature review in their article, outlining global challenges and solutions in academic library data services through a three-pronged framework.

Book Review: Overdue: Reckoning With the Public Library

Amanda Davidson reviews Amanda Oliver’s piercing critique of vocational awe and institutional overreach, highlighting the unsustainable expectations placed on library workers while recognizing the inflated responsibilities that public libraries have taken on.

Book Review: Creating Inclusive Libraries by Applying Universal Design

Lastly, Hannah P. Martin reviews Carli Spina’s practical book on universal design and universal design for learning, endorsing its pragmatic, user-centered approach to accessibility and inclusion.

Stay tuned for more 15th anniversary events in fall 2025!

About the SRJ

The SRJ promotes graduate and professional research in the library and information science field and asks crucial questions on current and emerging professional issues from a local, national and global perspective. By advocating for the value of research to further intellectual inquiry and innovation in our field, SRJ contributes critical insights to inform everyday professional practice in the field and specifically cultivates robust graduate student research through a rigorous peer review process. As SJSU’s only fully student-run, double-blind peer-reviewed, open access research journal, SRJ leads the way for the university; the College of Information, Data and Society; the iSchool; and LIS graduate research.

Call for Submissions

SRJ invites original research, book reviews, and evidence summaries from graduate students at any university on topics in the fields of librarianship and information science, archives and records management, and related theory, policy, ethics, application, case studies and professional practice. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis and undergo rigorous peer review.

Questions about the submission process can be emailed to the editor-in-chief at sjsu.ischool.srj@gmail.com. Students interested in applying to join the editorial team are encouraged to visit the SRJ website. Connect with SRJ on Bluesky, Instagram, and LinkedIn.